Fashion has a whole new take on American casual — washed-out colors, laid-back shapes, and a look that's thrown together but thought-out. It's the real thing.

The New American Summer

The New American Summer

A house, a beach, a little bit of sunshine: What more could a man want this spring and summer? Clothes, for starters, and fashion's whole new take on American casual — washed-out colors, laid-back shapes, and a look that's thrown together but thought-out. It's the real thing. So relax. Have a cold one. Enjoy the pictures and take some notes. Here comes the sun.